Person: Konstantin Zyryanov

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Portugal weakened ahead of international friendly fixtures

Portugal manager Paulo Bento will be forced to field a weakened backline in tomorrow’s friendly against Panama at the Estádio Algarve after central defenders Pepe and Bruno Alves pulled out through injury.

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Russians signal intent with crushing victory

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Dzagoev on the double as Russia take control

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The silent conductor in Russian orchestra

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Valencia fail to earn win at Genk, debutants Plzen secure draw

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Trapattoni: We can believe in qualification

Trap salutes Dunne and Given

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni saluted Richard Dunne and Shay Given for their heroic performances in a precious 0-0 draw in Russia.

Tue, 06 Sep, 2011

Ireland hang on for crucial point

Russia 0 Republic of Ireland 0

Tue, 06 Sep, 2011

Two newcomers in Advocaat’s Russia squad

RUSSIA coach Dick Advocaat has included two newcomers for the upcoming Euro 2012 qualifiers with the Republic of Ireland and Macedonia.

Sat, 02 Oct, 2010

Premier League quartet in Russia squad

Russia have named four Premier League players in their squad for their Euro 2012 qualifier with the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on October 8.

Fri, 01 Oct, 2010

Stoch strike rocks Russians

MIROSLAV STOCH scored the only goal as Slovakia inflicted a shock Euro 2012 Group B home defeat on Russia at Moscow’s Lokomotiv Stadium yesterday, a result that could have major implications for the Republic of Ireland.

Wed, 08 Sep, 2010

Shock home defeat for Russia

Russia 0 Slovakia 1

Tue, 07 Sep, 2010

Pogrebniak on the double as Russia get off to winning start

RUSSIA were indebted to Pavel Pogrebniak as the striker’s double got their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign off to a 2-0 winning start in Andorra last night.

Sat, 04 Sep, 2010

Pogrebniak scores double for Russia

Andorra 0 Russia 2

Fri, 03 Sep, 2010

Late goal gives Slovenia second-leg lifeline

Russia 2 Slovenia 1

Sat, 14 Nov, 2009

Kerr’s Faroes lose out to Serbia

SERBIA tightened their grip on World Cup qualifying Group Seven with a routine 2-0 win over Brian Kerr’s Faroe Islands last night.

Thu, 11 Jun, 2009

Russia make easy work of Finland

Finland 0 Russia 3

Wed, 10 Jun, 2009

Germany in control of Group Four

Germany remain in firm control of Group Four after seeing off Wales 2-0 at the Millennium Stadium.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2009

Pavlyuchenko steers Russia to victory

Russia 2 Azerbaijan 0

Sat, 28 Mar, 2009

Alonso on the double as Spain get back to business

TWO GOALS from Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso ensured European champions Spain completed preparations for their World Cup qualification campaign on a high.

Thu, 21 Aug, 2008

Alonso strikes twice for Spain

Two goals from Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso ensured European champions Spain completed preparations for their World Cup qualification campaign on a high.

Wed, 20 Aug, 2008

Arshavin frustrated at move hitch

Zenit St Petersburg forward Andrei Arshavin has revealed his frustration at the delay over his proposed move to Tottenham – and hopes his “whining” will convince bosses to let him leave.

Fri, 08 Aug, 2008

Arshavin impresses as Russia go through

Russia 2 Sweden 0

Wed, 18 Jun, 2008

Champions bow out of Euro 2008

Greece 0 Russia 1

Sat, 14 Jun, 2008

McClaren blasts ‘disgraceful’ ref

ENGLAND’S Euro 2008 hopes — and possibly Steve McClaren’s job — rest in the hands of Israel after Russia completed an astonishing comeback win at the Luzhniki Stadium last night.

Thu, 18 Oct, 2007